“The only real revolution is in the enlightenment of the mind and the improvement of character, the only real emancipation is individual, and the only real revolutionaries are philosophers and saints.” — Will Durant

A Room So Still and Quiet It Hurts: A Collaboration of Warriors

Very honored to have participated in this collaboration with so many talented writers. Mental illness and addiction are very serious issues, and unfortunately, sometimes fatal. To me, suicide is one of the saddest ways to leave this world. I do , however, understand why some choose to go. This is dedicated to Chester and Chris. We will always have their words, their songs, and their humanity.